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Roman knife with silver inlay and Jupiter head
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ITEM: Knife with silver inlay and Jupiter head
MATERIAL: Bronze and silver
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 100 mm x 8 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Spanish private collection, bought in English auction house. Ex English private collection, acquired between 1965 - 1975
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman Jupiter, known as Jupiter in Latin and Jupiter Optimus Maximus, was the chief deity in the Roman pantheon and played a central role in the religious and political life of ancient Rome. As the king of the gods, Jupiter was associated with the sky, thunder, and lightning, and he was considered the protector of the state and its laws. His role was analogous to that of Zeus in Greek mythology, from whom many of his attributes and myths were borrowed. Jupiter's position as the supreme deity meant that he was venerated in numerous temples and had a significant influence on Roman rituals and public ceremonies.
One of the most prominent symbols of Jupiter was the thunderbolt, which he wielded as a weapon to maintain order and enforce justice. His primary temple, the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline Hill in Rome, was the most important religious site in the city. This grand temple, completed in 509 BCE and rebuilt several times, served as a focal point for state rituals and ceremonies. Jupiter was honored with grand festivals such as the Ludi Romani, which celebrated his role as the guardian of Rome and the Roman people. These public ceremonies were central to the Roman state religion, reinforcing Jupiter's significance in maintaining the stability and success of the empire.
Jupiter's influence extended beyond religious practices into the realm of politics and imperial ideology. Roman emperors often associated themselves with Jupiter to legitimize their rule and connect their reigns with divine authority. This connection was particularly evident in the adoption of titles and symbols associated with Jupiter, which were used to convey the emperor's role as a protector and ruler sanctioned by the gods.
MATERIAL: Bronze and silver
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 100 mm x 8 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Spanish private collection, bought in English auction house. Ex English private collection, acquired between 1965 - 1975
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman Jupiter, known as Jupiter in Latin and Jupiter Optimus Maximus, was the chief deity in the Roman pantheon and played a central role in the religious and political life of ancient Rome. As the king of the gods, Jupiter was associated with the sky, thunder, and lightning, and he was considered the protector of the state and its laws. His role was analogous to that of Zeus in Greek mythology, from whom many of his attributes and myths were borrowed. Jupiter's position as the supreme deity meant that he was venerated in numerous temples and had a significant influence on Roman rituals and public ceremonies.
One of the most prominent symbols of Jupiter was the thunderbolt, which he wielded as a weapon to maintain order and enforce justice. His primary temple, the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline Hill in Rome, was the most important religious site in the city. This grand temple, completed in 509 BCE and rebuilt several times, served as a focal point for state rituals and ceremonies. Jupiter was honored with grand festivals such as the Ludi Romani, which celebrated his role as the guardian of Rome and the Roman people. These public ceremonies were central to the Roman state religion, reinforcing Jupiter's significance in maintaining the stability and success of the empire.
Jupiter's influence extended beyond religious practices into the realm of politics and imperial ideology. Roman emperors often associated themselves with Jupiter to legitimize their rule and connect their reigns with divine authority. This connection was particularly evident in the adoption of titles and symbols associated with Jupiter, which were used to convey the emperor's role as a protector and ruler sanctioned by the gods.
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ITEM: Knife with silver inlay and Jupiter head
MATERIAL: Bronze and silver
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 100 mm x 8 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Spanish private collection, bought in English auction house. Ex English private collection, acquired between 1965 - 1975
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman Jupiter, known as Jupiter in Latin and Jupiter Optimus Maximus, was the chief deity in the Roman pantheon and played a central role in the religious and political life of ancient Rome. As the king of the gods, Jupiter was associated with the sky, thunder, and lightning, and he was considered the protector of the state and its laws. His role was analogous to that of Zeus in Greek mythology, from whom many of his attributes and myths were borrowed. Jupiter's position as the supreme deity meant that he was venerated in numerous temples and had a significant influence on Roman rituals and public ceremonies.
One of the most prominent symbols of Jupiter was the thunderbolt, which he wielded as a weapon to maintain order and enforce justice. His primary temple, the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline Hill in Rome, was the most important religious site in the city. This grand temple, completed in 509 BCE and rebuilt several times, served as a focal point for state rituals and ceremonies. Jupiter was honored with grand festivals such as the Ludi Romani, which celebrated his role as the guardian of Rome and the Roman people. These public ceremonies were central to the Roman state religion, reinforcing Jupiter's significance in maintaining the stability and success of the empire.
Jupiter's influence extended beyond religious practices into the realm of politics and imperial ideology. Roman emperors often associated themselves with Jupiter to legitimize their rule and connect their reigns with divine authority. This connection was particularly evident in the adoption of titles and symbols associated with Jupiter, which were used to convey the emperor's role as a protector and ruler sanctioned by the gods.
MATERIAL: Bronze and silver
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 1st Century B.C - 1st Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 100 mm x 8 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Spanish private collection, bought in English auction house. Ex English private collection, acquired between 1965 - 1975
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman Jupiter, known as Jupiter in Latin and Jupiter Optimus Maximus, was the chief deity in the Roman pantheon and played a central role in the religious and political life of ancient Rome. As the king of the gods, Jupiter was associated with the sky, thunder, and lightning, and he was considered the protector of the state and its laws. His role was analogous to that of Zeus in Greek mythology, from whom many of his attributes and myths were borrowed. Jupiter's position as the supreme deity meant that he was venerated in numerous temples and had a significant influence on Roman rituals and public ceremonies.
One of the most prominent symbols of Jupiter was the thunderbolt, which he wielded as a weapon to maintain order and enforce justice. His primary temple, the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline Hill in Rome, was the most important religious site in the city. This grand temple, completed in 509 BCE and rebuilt several times, served as a focal point for state rituals and ceremonies. Jupiter was honored with grand festivals such as the Ludi Romani, which celebrated his role as the guardian of Rome and the Roman people. These public ceremonies were central to the Roman state religion, reinforcing Jupiter's significance in maintaining the stability and success of the empire.
Jupiter's influence extended beyond religious practices into the realm of politics and imperial ideology. Roman emperors often associated themselves with Jupiter to legitimize their rule and connect their reigns with divine authority. This connection was particularly evident in the adoption of titles and symbols associated with Jupiter, which were used to convey the emperor's role as a protector and ruler sanctioned by the gods.
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8.1. If you win more than one item, we can do a combined shipment and you will not be charged extra for it, unless one of the pieces won makes shipping more expensive.
8.2. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. For shipments outside Europe, customs and duties may apply upon entry in to customer country, and this fee, if any, is the buyer’s responsibility. We will not falsify customs value on international shipments! If you have questions about this, please inquire before bidding.
8.3. As a guideline, for a small parcel, our courier and insured shipping rates are: 9,95 € for Spain, 24,95 € for Europe, England and Switzerland and 39,95 € for America and Asia. If its a medium parcel, 9,95 € for Spain, 24,95 € for Europe, England and Switzerland and 69,95 € for America and Asia. In case it is large, heavy or for a value of more than 1000 euros may be increased slightly from the rates shown.
8.4 For pieces that are very fragile or very large in size/weight and that can only be shipped within the European Union, United Kingdom and neighbouring countries that can be transported by road will be shipped by private courier (door to door) and the price will be 350 euros, 100 euros for Spain.
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Last update: September 13th, 2024
